Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka received the highest number of preferential votes in Matara District while Vajira Abeywardena of the UNP came a close second.
However, the UPFA won seat seats in the district. Chandima Weerakkodi received the highest number of preferential votes.
Galle preferences:
UPFA
Chandima Weerakkodi - 114851
Ramesh Pathirana - 105434
Nishantha Muthuhettigama - 75994
Manusha Nanayakkara 73387
Geetha Kumarasinghe - 63955
Mohan de Silva - 53070
UNP
Gayantha Karunathilaka - 149573
Vajira Abeywardena - 142874
Bandulal Bandarigoda - 66978
Vijepala Hettiarachchi - 53413
